Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Obtained summary judgment dismissing client from CERCLA Section 113 contribution claim by establishing that cross-claimant failed to extinguish clients’ potential liability as required by section 4(b) of the Uniform Comparative Fault Act.
Represented seafood company in defending against a state enforcement action for an unauthorized discharge and violations of effluent limitations in its discharge permit.
Represented national grocery store in breach of lease and related claims stemming from environmental contamination at the leased property.
Represented local property developer in reverse condemnation issue arising from the state’s efforts to lower heavily trafficked multi-state bridge and negatively impacted the navigability of the Columbia River.
Represented several clients in defense of Clean Water Act citizen suits.
Represented clean fill and landfill owners in environmental and commercial disputes with private parties and state agencies.
Represented states and territories in asserting common law and statutory claims against chemical manufacturers for environmental contamination stemming from their facilities.
Represented national energy company in asserting statutory and common law claims related to PFAS contamination arising from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) against the manufacturers of AFFF and PFAS.
Represented international energy company in defending against claims arising from CERCLA, RCRA, and other federal and state law claims based on historic operations of the company’s former subsidiary in California.